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On the outside, the fashion industry looks like all fun and games, but there’s a dark side to the business. By now, you’ve heard of the unethical labor practices — child workers, sweatshops and unbearably low wages — but did you also know that the industry is ranked as a major source of pollution in the world, right up there with oil, agriculture and paper? According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Chinese textile industry, which produces about half of the clothes Americans buy, creates about 300 tons of soot each year. And a single mill in China can use 200 tons of water for each ton of fabric it dyes. Yikes! It’s time we clean things up. In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we’re taking a good hard look at our closets to see how we can be the change we want to see in the world. Want to get in on the action? Here are 11 eco-friendly fashion tips to help make your wardrobe more green.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT UNDERWEAR FOR YOUR BODY TYPE GQ's ultimate guide to getting the right pair of pants, from boxers to briefs and all those next-gen hybrids in-between... Considering they’re the first item of clothing you slip into every day of your life, underpants are probably the last item in their wardrobes guys put time into researching. However, it’s worth doing so - getting the right pair of underpants in your armoury not only means you feel better all day long, but also means your clothes will hang better too. The thing that’s most important when you’re buying pants is to be honest with yourself. This is the layer that sits closest to your skin, so if your underwear doesn’t feel good or doesn’t support you enough, then it’s time to edit. There are also clear signs that you might be wearing the wrong size altogether. If the leg bands are digging into your thighs, you’re probably wearing a size too small. If your waistband keeps slipping underneath your trousers every time you bend over, you are either wearing a size too big or the elastic has totally gone (and it’s time to have a throw-out). Here we break down the four major cuts for men’s underwear and the guys they look best on - as well as one option we humbly suggest you avoid altogether... learn more